Series synopsis
Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born, also known as 정년이 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on tvN on October 12, 2024. It ended on November 17, 2024. It stars Kim Tae-ri, Shin Ye-eun, Ra Mi-ran and Jung Eun-chae.
The 1950s were an era filled with desire and aspiration, despite the aftermath of the Korean War. Jeongnyeon, a girl with a gifted voice, embarks on a journey to become the best actor of gukgeuk, or Korean female classical opera, where she encounters competition, solidarity, and growth.
Premise
The 1950s were an era filled with desire and aspiration, despite the aftermath of the Korean War. Jeongnyeon, a girl with a gifted voice, embarks on a journey to become the best actor of gukgeuk, or Korean female classical opera, where she encounters competition, solidarity, and growth.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Tae-ri as Yoon Jeong-nyeon
- Shin Ye-eun as Heo Young-seo
- Ra Mi-ran as Kang So-bok
- Jung Eun-chae as Moon Ok-gyeong
- Kim Yoon-hye as Seo Hye-rang
- Woo Da-vi as Hong Joo-ran
- Hyun Seung-hee as Park Cho-rok
- Jung Lael as Seo Bok-sil
Supporting cast
- Jo Ah-young as Jin Yeon Hong
- Moon So-ri as Seo Yong-rye / Choi Gong-seo
- Oh Gyeong-hwa as Yun Jeong Ja
- Jang Hye-jin as Han Ki-jun
- Min Kyung-Ah as Heo Young-In
- Lee Se Yeong as Baek Do-Aeng
- Kim Tae-hun as Park Jong Guk
- Lee Mi-do as Patricia Kim
- Lee Duck-hwa as Choi Gong-seo's father
- Kim So Ha as Seok Sun
- 이가은 as Seo Yong Rye [Teen]
Guest cast
- Choi Jung-hwa as [Women's association member]
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | October 7, 2024 | November 10, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 12 | October 12, 2024 | November 17, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 7, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 19, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 10, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Act 1 Jeong-nyeon is a gifted singer. Desperate to escape her life, she discovers the world of gukgeuk. |
October 12, 2024 |
| 2 |
Act 2 Jeong-nyeon is accepted into Maeran Gukgeukdan and must now prove she deserves to stay. |
October 13, 2024 |
| 3 |
Act 3 As she struggles to play a character, Jeong-nyeon faces a sudden crisis during her first performance. |
October 19, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tvN |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 12, 2024 |
| Last aired | November 17, 2024 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday, Sunday at 21:15:00 |